Plant Mechanic

Careermine; Newcastle-Maitland; On-site; AUD 62,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 weeks paid parental leave

Income protection

Relocation support

Job summary

WesTrac's Tomago CAT workshops (Rebuilds & GCON) are hiring trade-qualified Plant / Heavy Diesel Mechanics to join high-performing teams across machine rebuilds, maintenance and diagnostics.

You will work on CAT machinery in modern workshops with a lifestyle roster and long-term career opportunities. The role emphasizes safety, teamwork and delivering peak performance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Trade qualification in Plant / Heavy Diesel / HV is required.
• Experience on heavy equipment or mobile plant is essential.
• Strong diagnostics and troubleshooting skills are required.
• Safety-first mindset and solid work ethic are required.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair and diagnose CAT machinery.
• Work across rebuilds, component overhauls and heavy maintenance.
• Perform fault finding to keep equipment running at peak performance.
• Support rebuild lifecycle (Rebuilds) or service & breakdown work (GCON).
• Work safely and efficiently in a high-performing team.

Skills

Trade qualification

Heavy diesel

Diagnostics

Safety mindset

Teamwork

Job description

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Join WesTrac's Tomago CAT workshops (Rebuilds & GCON) and work on some of the biggest mining and construction gear in the industry.

We're looking for trade-qualified Plant / Heavy Diesel Mechanics to join high-performing teams across machine rebuilds, maintenance and diagnostics.

• Lifestyle roster available (work half the year)
• Modern CAT workshops - rebuilds & field-leading equipment

WHAT YOU'LL DO

• Maintain, repair and diagnose CAT machinery
• Work across rebuilds, component overhauls and heavy maintenance
• Perform fault finding to keep equipment running at peak performance
• Support rebuild lifecycle (Rebuilds) or service & breakdown work (GCON)
• Work safely and efficiently in a high-performing team

WHAT YOU'LL BRING

• Trade qualification (Plant / Heavy Diesel / HV)
• Experience on heavy equipment or mobile plant
• Strong diagnostics and troubleshooting skills
• Safety-first mindset with solid work ethic
• Ability to work independently and in a team

ROSTERS AVAILABLE

Monday - Friday (GCON & Rebuilds)

• 50-hour week | Rotating days & nights

Lifestyle Roster (Rebuilds only)

• 5D4O, 5N4O | 12.5-hour shifts
• Work half the year

WHY JOIN WESTRAC?

• Competitive hourly rates + overtime
• Job security with long-term career pathways
• 12 weeks paid parental leave + income protection
• Flexitime + purchased leave (up to 6 weeks p.a.)
• Training & career growth via WesTrac Institute (RTO 50737)
• Fitness Passport (family included)
• Retail, travel & lifestyle discounts + CAT tool discounts
• Refer a mate - earn up to $3,000
• Relocation support available

Successful applicants will be required to complete a satisfactory National Criminal History Check and a Pre-Employment Medical as part of the Recruitment Process.

At WesTrac, our primary focus is our people. As we look to the future, we're focused on harnessing the best talent and providing them with the support they need to achieve success. WesTrac is a member of the Diversity Council of Australia and recognise the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace and are committed to continue to build our workplace culture.

At WesTrac, our primary focus is our people. As we look to the future, we're focused on harnessing the best talent and providing them with the support they need to achieve success.

WesTrac is a member of the Diversity Council of Australia and recognises the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace, and we are committed to achieving a diverse and engaged workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island candidates.

WesTrac is an endorsed employer for women via WORK180 - who have reviewed our policies, processes, and initiatives to certify that we are an organisation that supports diversity, inclusion and equality.